Mitt Romney Calls Michael Steele a 'Distraction' 1.73K Ravi Somaiya 04/09/10 09:17AM Filed to: Ineptitude Ineptitude Michael Steele Mitt Romney Gop Republicans The frontrunner for the 2008 GOP Presidential candidacy has added his voice to those gently pointing out, in the wake of about 24 minor scandals, that the party chairman is an awkward blend of clown and muppet. [HuffPo]